Tender Pot Roast

3h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. 2Add 2 tablespoons of avocado oil to the Dutch oven.
  3. 3Brown the chuck roast on all sides.
  4. 4Remove the browned roast to a plate.
  5. 5Degrease the pot, leaving 2 tablespoons of oil.
  6. 6Add the quartered and chunked fennel and Spanish onion to the pot.
  7. 7Sauté the fennel and onion until lightly caramelized for 3 minutes.
  8. 8Add the whacked garlic to the pot.
  9. 9Sauté the garlic for 1 minute.
  10. 10Deglaze the pot with 1 cup of water.
  11. 11Add 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce.
  12. 12Add 1 bundle of thyme to the pot.
  13. 13Return the beef to the pot, ensuring it is almost fully covered with liquid.
  14. 14Transfer the Dutch oven to a preheated oven at 325 degrees.
  15. 15Bake for 3 to 3 and 1/2 hours.
  16. 16Remove the thyme before serving.
  17. 17Garnish with parsley.

Ingredients

  • 3.5 lb chuck roast
  • kosher salt
  • pepper
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • Fennel, quartered and cut into big chunks
  • Spanish onion, cut into big chunks
  • 3 garlic cloves, whacked and skin removed
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire
  • 1 bundle thyme
  • parsley

Equipment

Dutch ovenplateoven

Tips

  • You don't always have to deglaze with alcohol.
  • The pot roast should be almost fully covered in broth for cooking.